Senior Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.
The foundry provides access to, and control of our broad range of proprietary technologies in an asset-light, cost-effective structure.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.
Our global organization of skilled engineers is driven every day to solve the world's most demanding wireless and wireline application challenges. We're proud of our more than sixty years' of hands-on experience designing and building analog semiconductor technology across the RF to Light spectrum.
Senior Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)
Job Description:
This is a Fixed Term Contract role for a duration of 8 months, with the possibility of extension subject to business requirements.
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for executing strategy & implementation plans relating to supply chain performance for the Sourcing Team.
Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, sourcing, and relationship maintenance with MACOM's supply base for direct materials.
Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and request for quotes to suppliers
Expedite the delivery of purchased items in order to meet customer required delivery schedules.
Work diligently with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing departments to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduced costs.
Evaluate and develop alternative sources to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services to support the business needs.
Responsible for observing good business practices, protecting the interests of the company and for buying at the best possible price consistent with time, quality and quantity requirements.
Comply with MACOM's purchasing policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, management or equivalent required. MBA degree preferred
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in a high tech. Engineering/manufacturing environment.
Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Office and SAP
Other Special Skills:
Work under minimal supervision with the demonstrated ability to establish priorities, plan workload and establish a commitment to task completion.
Willingness to make decisions without hesitation and getting things done in a timely fashion with sense of urgency
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to develop positive working relationships internally and externally
Comfortable multi-tasking and able to deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines
Strong analytical skills